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2012 Anwilka, Stellenbosch, South Africa

  • Red
  • Dry
  • Full Bodied
  • Shiraz (87%),Cabernet Sauvignon (13%)
Ready, but will improve
Neal Martin MW
91/100
Product: 20128015024
2012 Anwilka, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Description

A perennial favourite of ours, this South African wine melts the best of Old World sensibility with progressive Cape winemaking at an exceptionally affordable price. Under the direction of Bruno Prats, former owner of Château Cos d’Estournel, and Hubert de Boüard, owner of Ch. Angélus, this is a joint venture with South Africa’s Klein Constantia estate. 

The story is one of a singular passion for excellence. They sought out a unique and superior terroir with a climate where the grapes could ripen fully and yet offer maximum finesse and elegance; they aimed to create a wine to compete with the very best in the world, which could express the power and potential of South Africa, balanced with the classical style of the great wines from Bordeaux, Tuscany and the Napa Valley.

Robert Parker tasted the first vintage of Anwilka (2005), and his comments were as follows: “Fabulous...this is the finest red wine I have ever had from South Africa...”

Drink 2017 - 2025

Fergus Stewart, Private Account Manager, Berry Bros. & Rudd

Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2012
Alcohol % 14.5
Maturity Ready, but will improve
Grape List Shiraz (87%),Cabernet Sauvignon (13%)
Body Full Bodied
Producer Anwilka

Critics reviews

Neal Martin MW 91/100
The 2012 Anwilka is a blend of 87% Shiraz and 13% Cabernet Sauvignon matured in 50% new oak. It has a very pure and well defined bouquet with ebullient blackberry and cedar scents, quite strict at the moment but nicely focused and integrated with the wood. The palate is well balanced with supple tannin, very well judged acidity, and there is a pleasant chewiness in the mouth with rosemary and sage towards the finish. This is a well crafted Anwilka that will benefit from 2-3 years in bottle.Neil Martin - 30/11/2015
Neal Martin MW, (Nov 2015)

About this wine

Anwilka

Anwilka Vineyard started as a joint venture between Bordeaux’s Bruno Prats, former owner of Ch. Cos d'Estournel, Hubert de Boüard de Laforest, co-proprietor of Ch. Angélus in Bordeaux, and Lowell Jooste of South Africa’s Klein Constantia Estate. Located in the prime red wine region of Helderberg in Stellenbosch, the vineyard was purchased in 1997, and production of Anwilka wines commenced in 2005. In May 2012, Anwilka Vineyards merged with Klein Constantia Estate, having been purchased the previous year by Zdenek Bakala and Charles Harman. The vineyards are run by manager Piet Neethling and the wine, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz with the addition of Merlot in some vintages, is made by the very personable South African oenologist Jean du Plessis under the guidance of Prats and de Boüard. The philosophy of the owners is simply to spare no cost when it comes to wine quality. Resources are not squandered on lavish gateways and buildings, and the winery feels more like a modern farm outbuilding. The wine is exceptional, with the influence of its Bordeaux mentors clear for all to see.
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